10120 Technician Quality Assurance - Floater

Barcel USA takes pride in our people-centric culture — We Value the Person is our Core Belief. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates all dimensions of diversity, promotes personal and professional development opportunities, and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

About the Role

The QA Laboratory Technician Floater supports the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of food products manufactured at the facility in accordance with SQF standards, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. This position performs laboratory testing and evaluations of raw materials, packaging components, in-process products, finished goods, and environmental samples to verify compliance with established specifications. The role provides laboratory coverage based on departmental scheduling needs and supports continuous operations by maintaining a clean, organized, and audit-ready laboratory environment.

A flexible schedule, including weekend availability, is necessary to fulfill operational requirements. This floater position primarily supports either the 1st and 2nd shifts, the 2nd and 3rd shifts, or covers all shift transitions to ensure 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Cover assigned shifts during the week to maintain 24/7 operation.
• Perform sampling and analysis of incoming ingredients and packaging materials upon receipt.
• Conduct environmental monitoring, sampling, and reporting monthly or as needed.
• Cover QA Technician absences across all shifts as necessary.
• Supervise production processes and verify quality records for accuracy and compliance with procedures and traceability.
• Perform systematic supervision to comply with specifications and operational conditions.
• Perform product scoring at all levels to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Conduct sampling and physicochemical analysis of in-process and finished goods.
• Collect and maintain retention samples of ingredients, packaging materials, and finished products.
• Support the Quality Supervisor and Food Safety & Quality Operators in daily operations.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints and production nonconformities; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct startup and changeover inspections and release for production.
• Inspect and release non-conforming products in accordance with company protocols.
• Maintain, organize, and clean QA laboratory workspace and equipment following 5S principles.
• Manage and maintain QA laboratory records and documentation.
• Perform Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspections across the facility.
• Promote and support the 5S program throughout the plant, ensuring cleanliness and organization of work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Quality, and Food Safety guidelines.
• Adhere to company safety rules and procedures; report unsafe conditions to management.
• Provide support across all shifts as needed.
• Assist in foreign matter incident investigations and follow-up actions.
• Perform shift closing inspections prior to plant shutdown.
• Train operators on quality and food safety procedures to ensure proper understanding and execution of standards.
• Support departmental and organizational needs by performing additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Food Science or equivalent coursework and work experience.
• Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Windows environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere through professional communication and receptiveness to feedback.
• Comfortable working on the production floor for extended periods with minimal office work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
• Effective time management and teamwork abilities.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Solid understanding of procedure implementation.
• Attention to detail and meticulousness.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Availability to work weekends and outside regular shift hours as needed.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Benefits

Barcel USA offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits as part of our commitment to a people-centric culture.